The All New 'Before & After Topic (v 2.0)

[Kyra553]

Hi. Frizzies after straight ironing right? And the worst is summer humidity.

I'm going to tell you how to fix it. Straight iron your hair with a Dimethicone and/or Cyclomethicone based silicone serum like Sabino Moisture Block or Pure Shine Frizz Remedy.

The absolute important thing - there are other frizz products - like Frizz Ease but they contain oils, water, alcohol, vitamins, conditioners and other garbage that will bend in humidity after being heat fused to the shaft. Avoid these, only get the purest unadulterated silicon product possible. Some exceptions are sunscreen ingredients like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.



Sabino Moisture Block - two ingredients only Dimethicone or Cyclomethicone (cons: cost, just a slightly greasy afterlook, but the strongest moisture block recommended for high humidity)
Pure Shine Frizz Remedy - three ingredients only Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (cons: none really. works for most regular days. Much cheaper.)

What I do is, after a shower I towel dry my hair. Then a quarter sized amount rubbed on my hands, then run it through the top section of my hair. Vice versa for sides, back, tails. Comb hair straight to evenly distribute product, set in the direction your style and hair part follows. Air dry for 15 minutes to help the shaft directions rest. Then blow dry, use light heat to reduce curling.

Straight iron your hair and you should make it through most of a hot humid day with just some frizz, or a winter day pin straight.

I use a tourmaline iron at 356 degrees, the iron slides through my particular hair like butter at that temp. I wouldn't go higher. Always sweep the iron through and moving so you don't damage or burn your hair.

Video test of Sabino Moisture Block

Good info, thanks 

Never posted a pic on the forums so thought it was a good time, 10 months HRT in two days! Woo!

Before HRT Feb 2013
Going to a friends' wedding, I was not happy with wearing a suit.



9 months HRT March 2014
Straightened hair makes me happy! My normal extremely curly hair drives me nuts.

Definitely a over all improvement, I noticed how your lips look much fuller first. Though why is your hand in your shirt?

[Allyda]

Yes suits were a major dysphoria trigger for me as well.  Back then when I had to wear suits I had no idea why they made me so uncomfortable.

Agreed, I wouldn't even wear them to funerals. Instead I'd wear a black suede fringed jacket and dark top & black slacks with my hair in a pony. Some people looked at me funny because it was a totally andro look but it worked and kept me from having to wear one of those neck chokers, lol!

Ally

[Shantel]

kept me from having to wear one of those neck chokers, lol!

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They're dangerous, someone could swing you around in a circle with it and strangle you to death. Suits, ties and men's dress shirts all went to Goodwill over 20 years ago here.

[Kyra553]

They're dangerous, someone could swing you around in a circle with it and strangle you to death. Suits, ties and men's dress shirts all went to Goodwill over 20 years ago here.

The cheap ones that tear like paper are good/safe to wear or a really tight one that dont allow figures to get in them.

[E-Brennan]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Hey __________, I just used a straightener, nothing too fancy but a drop of moisture and TWANG curly again. Drives me nuts!

Thanks!  I'll play with one this weekend and see what I can do.  Can't wait!   

[Ms Grace]

Fortunately I've never worked in a job where I needed (or was important enough) to wear a suit and tie. In part that was a deliberate choice. I own one tie and have worn it maybe twenty times since the early 1990s...

[yoonsooyi]

Hi everyone! I am in my third month on HRT. I used to look like a very scary man or even a devil :




Now  :




Still a long way to go. I hope everything will work out right. I have to work on a lot of issues... posture, walking, masculine calves, etc 

[@Diana]

Hi everyone! I am in my third month on HRT. I used to look like a very scary man or even a devil :




Now  :




Still a long way to go. I hope everything will work out right. I have to work on a lot of issues... posture, walking, masculine calves, etc 

looking good for only 3 months on HRT .. Pick right make-up & hairstyle (maybe a bang?) , you'll be just fine

[Shantel]

looking good for only 3 months on HRT .. Pick right make-up & hairstyle (maybe a bang?) , you'll be just fine

Yoonsooy, not bad for a devil! Listen to Diana, she's got good advice. You are going to be a real little doll in no time!

[Allyda]

Hi everyone! I am in my third month on HRT. I used to look like a very scary man or even a devil :
Now  :




Still a long way to go. I hope everything will work out right. I have to work on a lot of issues... posture, walking, masculine calves, etc 

I agree with Auntie Shan and Diana Yoonsooyi, you'll be a knockout in no time!

[Adam (birkin)]

Never posted a pic on the forums so thought it was a good time, 10 months HRT in two days! Woo!

Before HRT Feb 2013
Going to a friends' wedding, I was not happy with wearing a suit.



9 months HRT March 2014
Straightened hair makes me happy! My normal extremely curly hair drives me nuts.

Oh my goodness Rachel! That's a lot of change lol. I do sense a bit of unhappiness in that photo of you in a suit, for sure.

[@Diana]

I agree with Auntie Shan and Diana Yoonsooyi, you'll be a knockout in no time!

hehe Ally xx 

Yoonsooy, not bad for a devil! Listen to Diana, she's got good advice. You are going to be a real little doll in no time!

yesssssssssss Auntie Shan

[yoonsooyi]

looking good for only 3 months on HRT .. Pick right make-up & hairstyle (maybe a bang?) , you'll be just fine

I like that idea!  I think I'm getting myself some bangs next week! Thank you, Di!

[@Diana]

I like that idea!  I think I'm getting myself some bangs next week! Thank you, Di!

you're welcome yoonsooyi ! cant wait to see you with bang 

[Shantel]

Not a before and after, but i'm coming up to 8-9 months on a high dose of E and P pellets (a few months of low dose patches before).

Pretty impressive change already Kate, very nice!

[barbie]

Not a before and after, but i'm coming up to 8-9 months on a high dose of E and P pellets (a few months of low dose patches before).

Before:



8-9 months (trying out different dresses for the first time):

Kate,

Yes. Such a dramatic change. You seem to be more happy and beautiful now.

barbie~~

[Evelyn K]

Did your upper body mass reduce?

[Evelyn K]

Yeah I looked the same size as you before hrt. Oh gawd please muscles go away. please please please.

[Evelyn K]

Yeah asians really have it a little easier when transitioning IMO. I'm half Korean and the glowing skin and the filling out of cheeks is just insane.

[@Diana]

awww you are so cute Kate, both before & after great job girl friend ! 

may I ask where are you originally from ?